Brakeman Dorn Faced By Coroner Jury Inquiry
Coroner's jury found against brakeman Dorn of the Great Northern railway after hearings. Bowen may escape blame and testify only as a witness. Jury blamed Dorn but showed sympathy to his bail, noting Dorn's membership in the Eagles and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
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Great Northern Railway
Bowen
Dorn
The
Eagles
the Brotherhood of Firemen and Locomotive Engineers
Inquest Finds Death From Railroad Collision at Wenatchee
A Washington inquest reports John Doe died near Wenatchee June 15 1910 at 2 a m from a railroad collision caused by negligence of brakeman William Dorn and lax enforcement of railway rules by the division superintendent. Signing officials included A L Brown R R Ellinwood A E Knowles and O S Stocker.
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State of Washington
John Doe
Wenatchee
Chelan
Great Northern Railway Company
William Dorn
A. L. Brown
Sympathy for Brakeman Dorn Follows Guilty Verdict
Sympathy pours from jurors and public after the jury finds brakeman Dorn guilty of criminal negligence and sets bond at up to 500 dollars for appeal. Dorn cares for his ailing wife as he faces trial 90 days hence while details emerge about 16 hour shifts and meal curtailment affecting train crews on long routes.
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Dorn
Spokane
Leavenworth
Wilson Creek
E Yards
Bow
Tragedy Aboard Work Train In Chiwaukum
Coroner Saunders and Undertaker May investigated a fatal accident on No 8 work train at Chiwaukum. An Italian laborer toppled from the car as workers measured steel lengths. one man’s head was severed between the wheels and the draw head. The victim was brought to Wenatchee for burial.
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Conover Saunders
Chiwaukum
Saunders
May
Wenatchee
Verdigtt Pinchot-Bal linger inquiry may yield verdict
Washington June 18. The undercover Bal linger Pinchot committee met behind closed doors and announced an adjournment until next Saturday, making a verdict in this session appear remote.
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Washington, D. C
Ballinger-Pinchot Investigation Committee
Congress
Edith Gibney Weds Russell After Breach Suit Testimony
Miss Edith Isabella Gibney known as The Option Girl married John Cumming Russell in St. Louis after Klaus J. Steiner testified he held a six months option on her hand. The Pittsburgher millionaire’s breach of promise case was central to the proceeding.
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Edith Isabella Gibney
The
Option Girl
Klaus J
Steiner
Trains Run Into Waterville for Baseball Excursion
Percy Scheble promotes a Waterville baseball excursion with an 8 30 departure. The Waterville manager confirms the excursion train will run into Waterville, replacing a five mile stage trip. An estimated 100 to 150 passengers, many ladies, will ride there and return early in the evening.
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Percy Scheble
Waterville
Lorimer Bribery Inquiry Ordered by Senate Committee
Washington June 18. The senate committee on privileges and elections voted to conduct a full investigation into charges of bribery against Senator Lorimer of Illinois regarding his U S senate election. The inquiry will run during the congressional recess and no report will be issued until next December.
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Washington, D. C
Lorimer
Illinois
United States Senate
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Roosevelt Jr to Wed in New York This Week
Washington reports multiple events this week including Theodore Roosevelt Jr the son of the former president marrying Miss Eleanor Butler Alexander in New York. The week features other political and public events including Rough Riders reunion Taft Yale visit and various party conventions.
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Washington, D. C
New York
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
United States
Roosevelt
Eleanor Butler Alexander
Henry Addison Alexander
Rough Riders’ Association
National League of Republican Clubs
Taft
New Haven
Robert
Yale University
Hughes
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Vermont
Robin J. Cooper
Carmack
Nashville
Young Cooper
State Supreme Court
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce and Industrial Associations
London
Mexico
Millers’ National Federation
Minneapolis
St. Andrew’s
Scotland
Champlain
St. John
N. B
Glidden Automobile Tour
Mildred Carter
Lord Acheson
British Empire
Acreage Sold for Fifteen Thousand Dollars in City
Fred C. Brose of Chicago bought seven and a half acres known as the L. F. Clipp place across from the Okanogan Avenue reservoir for 15000. The Red Apple Real Estate agency arranged the sale. Mrs. Fitch of the Ellis-Forde company purchased a lot on South Mission street from A. J. Linville Sons for 1000.
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Fred C. Brose
Chicago
L. F. Clipp
Okanogan Avenue
Red Apple Real Estate Agency
Fitch
Ellis-Forde Company
South Mission Street
A. J. Linville & Sons
LaFollette Delivers Two Day Railroad Speech
Louis Crollard, back from Washington, reports LaFollette spoke at the Capitol with standing room scarce. He notes the galleries full and nearly all House members present to hear the address, contrasting past reception when first entering Congress.
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Louis Crollard
Washington, D. C
Capitol
LaFollette
Congress
Langford Fight Deferred As Legal Battle Looms
In San Francisco on June 18 attorneys for Louis Blot announce a one week postponement of the Langford Kaufman fight to June 25. Blot vows a third rate bout to spur governor interference, expecting a court ruling within 48 hours. The governor says there will be no interference with boxing contests unless prize fighting arises.
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San Francisco
Louis Blot
Blot
Associated Press
Roosevelt Home Again in New York Welcome Parade
Former President Theodore Roosevelt returns from a fifteen month tour of Africa and Europe. He lands in New York on the Kaiserin Aug. Victoria and is greeted by Mayor Gaynor, crowds, and official ceremonies. The water parade and salute conclude the festive return.
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New York
Roosevelt
Africa
Europe
White House
England
New York Harbor
Manhattan
Archibald W. Butt
Taft
Androscoggin
59Th Street North River
The
Battery
Gaynor
Theodore Roosevelt
Mayor Gaynor
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Nicholas Longworth
Captain Butt
Archie
Quentin
Theodore, Jr
Eleanor Alexander
Kaiserin
Miss Alexander
Orchard Land Bought by John T. Ford in Pipestone
John T. Ford of Pipestone Minnesota purchased five acres of the W. F. Clay place on Euclid avenue. The entire tract is in bearing trees. Mooney and Co. handled the financing and deal with a price of $10,500.
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John T. Ford
Pipestone
Minn
W. F. Clay
Euclid Avenue
Mooney & Co
Wenatchee Public Building Funds Advance in Congress
Senator Jones and Congressman Poindexter introduced bills for a $100 000 federal site appropriation for a Wenatchee public building and a $15000 site appropriation. A similar lower house bill is expected, with passage possible as riders to the main appropriation bill before adjournment. The Warrington torpedo destroyer was launched at Cramp Shipbuilding Philadelphia, 480 tons displacement, sister to Preble Sterrett and others.
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Jones
Congressman Poindexter
Wenatchee
Joneson
Poindexter
Philadelphia
Warrington
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Preble
Sterrett
Cities face congressional setback on 1915 Panama Canal opening
San Francisco and New Orleans have fought to host the international Panama Canal opening celebration in 1915 but are likely to be disappointed this session. Most insiders with knowledge of the affairs expect no favorable legislation.
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Washington, D. C
San Francisco
New Orleans
Congress
Panama Canal
Great Northern Camps Reported in Tumwater Canyon
Dr. Saunders described the Great Northern presence with dozens of camps in Tumwater Canyon and suggested the company planned widespread snowslides along the Cascade Mountains during yesterday’s trip to Chiwaukum.
Singers Directors Declare 30 Million Stock Dividend
In New York on June 18 the Singer Manufacturing company directors met and declared a stock dividend of 30 million dollars. The firm carries a surplus of 30 million dollars and chose stock over cash to distribute value to shareholders.
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New York
Singer Manufacturing Company
Fire destroys Long's Saw Mill at Wenatchee Heights
Fire consumed the saw mill belonging to W. M. Long Lumber Co. on Wenatchee Heights last Thursday. The blaze destroyed the engine shingle machine planer re saw and a quantity of lumber and box material with no insurance. Mr Long planned to install new machinery purchased in Seattle upon his return.
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W. M. Long Lumber Company
Wenatchee Heights
Long
Seattle
New Jessie strawberry draws praise in Squillchuck
J. T. Compton delivered a bunch of Jessie strawberries to the World office. The new variety has earned much favor in the Squillchuck valley, maturing later than Wenatchee, with the fruit from Compton at its prime and unmatched elsewhere.
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J. T. Compton
Squillchuck
Wenatchee
Idaho Timber Loot Alleged Amid Weyerhauser Scrutiny
Rumors of massive timber land fraud in Idaho surface as Representative Poindexter proposes a special committee inquiry. The case centers on Weyerhauser syndicate backing, with settlers ousted, land values slashed, and alleged collusion by Idaho officials and land board members.
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Idaho
Daily World
Congressional Committee
Weyerhauser’s Trust
Washington
Marble Creek
Weyerhauser Timber Syndicate
Poindexter
House
Interior Department
J. H. Rich
Spokane
Congress
Earl Marvin
Weyerhauser
Northern Pacific Railway
Land Office
Frank J. Davies
B. R. Lewis
Taylor
Davies
Nat Brown
Weyerhauser Syndicate
Marvin, Davis
George A. Day
Potlatch Lumber Company
Day
A. J .Showalter
Showalter
State Land Board
Chelan Transfer’s M Higley Conducts City Business Today
M Higley of the Chelan Transfer company transacted business in the city today, indicating active operations and local commerce involvement.
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M. Higley
Chelan Transfer Company
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Helping Orders
R. R. Ellinwood, A. E. Knowles, 0. S. Stocker
Ra&lroad Company
Tran
Pinchot
Ballinger
Verdigt
St. Louis, Mo
Senator Lorimer
Big Bend
Orimer
Okanogan Ave
Langford
Colonel Roosevelt
Oney
Senator Jones
Jessie Strawberries
Lands For Timber Trust
Marvin
Coeur d’Alene
Garfield
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